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Upside-Down Catfish
About Upside-Down Catfish
The Upside-Down Catfish, or Blotched upside-down catfish, has the scientific name Synodontis nigriventris. This freshwater fish belongs to the Mochokidae family and Mochokinae subfamily. This elongated fish species has an average intelligence level.
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Common Name
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Blotched upside-down catfish, False upside-down catfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Synodontis nigriventris
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Species
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Synodontis nigriventris
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Genus
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Synodontis
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Family
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Mochokidae
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Order
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Siluriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Upside-Down Catfish |
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Color
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Brown
Beige
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Darker Belly
Large dorsal fin
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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6.8 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Upside-Down Catfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Upside-Down Catfish. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Central African Republic (the)
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